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Why metal roofing should not be installed directly on plywood
By Jesse Sanchez. Proper underlayment helps protect the roof deck from condensation, friction and water intrusion. A metal roof is designed as a complete system and the layers beneath the panels are just as important as the finished surface. According to Mountaintop Metal Roofing, metal roofing should not be installed ...
How deferred roof maintenance spreads damage through a building
By Cotney Consulting Group. The most economical roof problem is usually the one addressed before it has the chance to spread. A small roof problem rarely stays small. What begins as loose flashing, a blocked drain, a minor puncture or an open seam can eventually affect insulation, decking, ceilings, walls, ...
Selling or buying a property? Do not overlook the roof records
By Cotney Consulting Group. A roof can influence a property transaction long before the buyer and seller reach the final price. Buyers want to know how old the roof is, whether it has leaked, what repairs have been completed and how soon replacement may be necessary. Sellers want to ...
Top September articles: Sustainable construction, seasonal shifts and durable products
By Emma Peterson. What has the AskARoofer™ audience been reading? The weather and the season might be changing, but here at AskARoofer, our team is still consistently putting out high-quality content meant to help you better understand the roof above your head! And now that we are at ...
Building the case for sustainable metal roofing
By The Coffee Shops®. METALCON education to explore sustainability, long-term value, building efficiency and extreme-weather performance. For contractors and other construction professionals, sustainability conversations increasingly extend beyond initial material selection to include service life, maintenance needs, energy performance and end-of-life considerations. The upcoming “Residential Metal Roofing – The Sustainable Choice” ...
The importance of roof maintenance records
By Cotney Consulting Group. Why every property owner should have this simple file, and what should be in it. Most property owners know they should keep records for major repairs, warranties and insurance claims. Yet roofing documents are often scattered across email inboxes, filing cabinets, contractor folders and old closing paperwork. ...
Where roofs are vulnerable to spring storms
The Coffee Shops®. Learn which roofing components are most vulnerable to high winds, heavy rain and temperature swings. Spring weather can test every part of a roofing system. In this article, Elite Roofing explains how storms, strong winds and sudden temperature changes can expose small vulnerabilities that may lead ...
Metal roofing made easy
By Emma Richardson. Experts break down the cost and benefits of metal roofing. While all roofs are a long-term investment, this is especially true of metal roofs. Although metal roofs have a higher upfront cost than shingles, they can deliver greater value over time with proper ...
Q&A – Wood roof redo
With cedar shake disintegrating, this homeowner was looking for advice about putting a new roof on. Stephane, a homeowner from British Columbia, Canada, recently reached out to our experts with the following question: My geodesic dome cabin in the woods (I did not build it) has been roofed with cedar ...
How drip edge protects a roofing system
By Jesse Sanchez. This small metal flashing helps direct water away from vulnerable roof edges and into the gutter system. According to O’Donnell Roofing, drip edge may be a small part of a roofing system, but it plays an important role in protecting a home from water intrusion, wood rot ...
